Lindsey W.
Greater Hilltop, OH
A place where your dog can be a dog
Pet care experience
I am a full-time professional pet sitter that offers 1.5 acres of play space, a behavior background, extensive breed knowledge and top notch, personal care for your pet. I have a LLC in addition to the clients I have through Rover (Run, wag, learn). I focus on boarding and daycare services and would love to chat about meeting you and your loved furbabe(s)! Please read below for more :) Working with dogs has always been my passion. That passion has led me through several careers working with dogs, from working at the humane society, to the vet’s office then to boarding facilities. I always felt guilty leaving my dogs at home to go care for others, so I decided to combine both worlds and become a professional pet sitter from my home. I studied animal behavior and my experience in the multitude of fields has made me well-balanced when it comes to all breeds, sizes, temperaments and behaviors. In the past I have trained dogs professionally as well as supervise play groups of 25+ dogs, although I operate on a much smaller scale now. Because of my experience, I am also comfortable and skilled in handling behaviorally and/or socially challenged dogs. I spend a ton of time with each dog and get to know them all intimately as if they were my own. I understand their personalities, quirks, and what they are or aren’t comfortable with. Because of this, it is very easy for me to ensure the safety and happiness of every visitor that comes to my home. A lot of my clients are reoccurring guests and are like family so adding new guests is a very natural transition. My top priority is to make sure owners and pets alike are equally satisfied with the stay-cation or daycare. I have a fenced-in front and back yard and 2 spare bedrooms that we use for guests that aren’t crate trained. I also don't mind sharing a bed if that is what your companion is used to. I am constantly taking photos of the dogs and sometimes tend to send too many (if that’s even a thing?!). While here, your dog will feel like THEY are the ones on vacation. I am very flexible with requests and can accommodate most schedules. If price is an issue, I am willing to discuss that as well-please don't hesitate to ask! I do not require meet and greets but I am always happy to accommodate per request! I look forward to meeting you and your four-legged friend!
Reviews
Lindsey is the absolute best! Our girls are always so well taken care of and we never have to worry about them when they are with her. They come back to us happy, healthy and TIRED from playing!
Our pup always has a lovely time at Lindsey’s! And when our older dog passed away somewhat unexpectedly a few weeks before they were both set to spend a week with Lindsey, she paid extra special attention to our younger pup to assess her needs & mood, which truly touched us. Lindsey will love your pups as her own :)
Lindsey is the best dog sitter. She sends pictures and updates throughout the stay and is always timely with her responses. I trust her with my babies and I do not worry about them when we are out of town. Our girls come back happy and healthy and I would recommend Lindsey to anyone looking for a trustworthy and reliable dog sitter.
Our dogs loved staying at Lindsey's and we felt great that they were taken care of. Lindsey is a good communicator and sends lots of pics. She's also flexible and super easy to work with. We can't wait to send our doggies to her again. :)
About Lindsey W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I keep the pet on a similar routine to their home life. When they are in my home they have round the clock care and attention. When I am in the owners home, I am keeping the schedule as close as possible to their normal home life routine.
Home
Information Lindsey W. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know any quirks that the dog may have, and if they have any triggers that cause fear or aggression. Do they have any special needs, requirements, or health issues? What is their normal routine and what commands are they used to? I am very open minded- and am comfortable with almost everything pet related, but I ask that you provide full disclosure about your pet so we can make sure my home and the level of care I provide is the best fit for you and your pet. Since I have dogs and a cat, I would also need to know if your dog is animal friendly :)
A typical day
My dogs are used to having guests over constantly, so if your dog is energetic and wants to play- mine are game! If your pet is more relaxed and prefers to lounge- they will respect boundaries and be ready to cuddle. During the day we spend a good amount of time together, with a balance of play time and quiet time. If the weather is nice, we are outside running, playing fetch and just letting the dogs be dogs. If the weather is less than great, we stay in and will do puzzle games, play wrestle and cuddle on the couch. It is equally important to me that your dog gets physical, mental and emotional stimulation while visiting from both me and the other dogs. I love to explore new parks, woods, trails, and rivers. I often hike and swim with my own dogs, and if your dog enjoys those activities I absolutely will bring them along.
Services
Lindsey can host
Lindsey can watch in your home
Availability
I own a pet care business, so providing care for your pet is my full-time career. I am a professional, your pets happiness and safety are at the top of my list while I am caring for them.
About Lindsey W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I keep the pet on a similar routine to their home life. When they are in my home they have round the clock care and attention. When I am in the owners home, I am keeping the schedule as close as possible to their normal home life routine.
Home
Information Lindsey W. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know any quirks that the dog may have, and if they have any triggers that cause fear or aggression. Do they have any special needs, requirements, or health issues? What is their normal routine and what commands are they used to? I am very open minded- and am comfortable with almost everything pet related, but I ask that you provide full disclosure about your pet so we can make sure my home and the level of care I provide is the best fit for you and your pet. Since I have dogs and a cat, I would also need to know if your dog is animal friendly :)
A typical day
My dogs are used to having guests over constantly, so if your dog is energetic and wants to play- mine are game! If your pet is more relaxed and prefers to lounge- they will respect boundaries and be ready to cuddle. During the day we spend a good amount of time together, with a balance of play time and quiet time. If the weather is nice, we are outside running, playing fetch and just letting the dogs be dogs. If the weather is less than great, we stay in and will do puzzle games, play wrestle and cuddle on the couch. It is equally important to me that your dog gets physical, mental and emotional stimulation while visiting from both me and the other dogs. I love to explore new parks, woods, trails, and rivers. I often hike and swim with my own dogs, and if your dog enjoys those activities I absolutely will bring them along.
Location
Columbus, OH
Pets
Lindsey W.
Greater Hilltop, OH